Panama Canal Partial Transit Tour
Discover the Panama Canal with Our Partial Transit Boat Tour
Highlights of the Partial Transit Tour:
- Embark on a 5-hr. extraordinary journey through the Panama Canal.
- Experience the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks in constant action.
- Admire the scenic beauty of the canal’s Pacific entrance and exit. Stunning views.
- Navigate the entire Pacific side of the Canal until the entrance to Gatun Lake
Rates 2024 for the Partial Tour by Ship through the Panama Canal:
- Adult Fare: $180 USD per person + 7% tax.
- Child Fare (2-5 years old): $120 USD per person + 7% tax.
- Infants (0-1 years old): $60 USD per person + 7% tax.
- Rates valid until October 31, 2024.
Rates From Nov 1, 2024 and 2025
- Adults: $210 USD per person + 7% tax.
- Children (2-5 years old): $150 USD per person + 7% tax.
- Infants (0-1 years old): $80 USD per person + 7% tax.
Inclusions in the Panama Canal Partial Transit Tour:
- Enjoy insightful narration by bilingual Spanish/English tour guides.
- Breakfast (time depends on departure between 6 am and 7 am). Buffet lunch.
- Coffee, water, and soft drinks, all you can drink.
To Participate in the Panama Canal Partial Transit Tour:
Plan to stay in Panama City the night before as departure times vary between 6:00 am and 12:00 noon. Exact departure times are set by the Panama Canal Transit Authority, communicated to us the day before your tour. We notify all reserved passengers via email of the exact departure time and boarding instructions. We don’t influence the departure time set by the Panama Canal Authority.
Meeting Point:
The tour begins at Amador Causeway, with three close boarding points: Flamenco Marina, La Playita de Amador, and Casa Club Flamenco Marina. These points are easily accessible from the city center and major hotel districts. Upon reservation, you’ll be informed of your boarding point, which remains the same for both departure and termination of the tour.
Departure Time:
Usually between 6:00 am and 9:00 am, regulated by the Panama Canal Authority. Email us the day before your tour to re-confirm the exact departure time. We receive the assigned schedule from the Canal Authority around 5:00 pm the day before the tour. We’ll notify all passengers of the schedule via email.
Remember: Stay in Panama City the night before your tour as we depart early in the morning, requiring a full day to complete the passage.
Panama Canal Partial Transit Boat Tour.
Explore the marvels of the Panama Canal on this unique adventure. Experience the intricate process of raising and lowering massive ships to the level of the Pacific Ocean during this 5–6-hour tour.
Your Journey on the Canal:
Navigate through the Pacific entrance to the Canal and witness the operation of Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks. Experience the transition as our boat is raised or lowered depending on our direction of travel. Enjoy the same captivating journey whether traveling from south to north or vice versa.
Tour Direction Doesn’t Matter
For tours starting at Gamboa, a luxury tour bus will transport passengers to the Panama Canal Authority Dredging Division facilities dock. Passengers boarding at the Amador Causeway will conclude their voyage at Gamboa, where luxury tour buses wait for the return transfer.
Panama Canal Partial Transit Tour: Pacific Area and Locks
Departing from Gamboa, located at the northern entrance to the Corte Culebra, witness the convergence of engineering and nature. Traverse the Continental Divide and observe the newly inaugurated third set of locks on the Canal at Pedro Miguel. Descend through the Pedro Miguel locks, experiencing the mastery of engineering.
Entering the Pedro Miguel Lock
Pass under the modern Centennial Bridge before descending into Miraflores Lake. Experience the gradual descent within the locks, culminating in reaching sea level at the Pacific Ocean.
Miraflores Locks
Exit the locks, marveling at the engineering feat as trapped water is released into the Pacific Ocean. Experience the spectacle of passing through Miraflores locks, observed by curious onlookers from the Visitor’s Center.
Stunning Views of the Bay
Sail under the historic Las Americas Bridge and witness the skyline of Panama City. Enjoy panoramic views of Panama Bay and the natural protection provided by the surrounding islands.
As we pass through the Pacific entrance to the Canal out into Panama Bay you will notice the formidable skyscrapers the fill the skyline over Panama City.
Likewise, we´ll get an excellent view of the group of islands outside the bay which form a natural protection for the Canal entrance. Our tour boat will sail on the either the Flamenco Marina, La Playita or Casa Club Flamenco Marina. Wherever our tour began when we boarded the tour buses hours earlier. We always end at the very same point where we began the tour.
What to Bring:
Light clothing, comfortable shoes, wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, rain protection, camera, and cash for souvenirs. Note: Bar service is available on the boat; alcoholic beverages not included in the tour price.
AVAILABLE DATES FOR THE PARTIAL PANAMA CANAL TOUR 2024
| JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH | APRIL |
| 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 | |||
| MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUGUST |
| 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 | 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 | 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 |
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SEPTEMBER |
OCTOBER |
NOVEMBER |
DECEMBER |
| 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 | 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 | 2, 3, 8, 9, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 | 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 |